Category: Whole food nutrition

Across many traditional cultures, the principle of "like supports like" has guided medicinal and dietary practices, viewing organ consumption as a way to fortify the corresponding organ in one's own body. Rooted in this ancient wisdom, grass fed blood ancestral supplements offer a modern, convenient way to consume the nutrient-dense components of bovine blood, liver, and spleen.

While many believe Cataplex C is simply vitamin C, a closer look at its composition tells a more complex story. This Standard Process supplement is formulated as a whole food complex, providing a spectrum of nutrients beyond just the isolated vitamin.

A 2020-2025 report from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans highlighted that over 90% of adults aged 19+ do not consume enough vitamin D, emphasizing widespread nutritional gaps. Supplements like Catalyn, designed to bridge these deficiencies with whole-food nutrients, are often considered for immune support and overall well-being.

In 2023, the FDA ordered Balance of Nature's manufacturer to cease operations due to unsubstantiated health claims and manufacturing violations, raising serious concerns for consumers. As a result, many are now searching for more reliable and transparent alternatives to this widely advertised whole food supplement.

According to a 2015 report from the CDC, only 9-13% of Americans consume the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, leaving a significant nutritional gap. Juice Plus vitamins are positioned as a whole-food-based supplement designed to help bridge this dietary shortfall by providing concentrated plant-based nutrition.

According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the average intake of fruits and vegetables in the U.S. falls significantly short of recommendations, creating widespread nutritional gaps. This deficit is the context for understanding the nutritional value of Catalyn, a whole-food multi-nutrient supplement created by Standard Process in 1929 to provide comprehensive foundational nutritional support.